Manager, Data Platform - AI Engineering

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.</p> <p>But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.</p> <p>The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.</p> <p>At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.</p> <p>Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!</p></div><h4>What you’ll do</h4> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The Manager, Data </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">and AI </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Engineering is a hands-on technical leader responsible for leading and developing a team of Data Engineers and AI Engineers while actively contributing to the design, development, and deployment of enterprise Data and AI solutions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This person will lead multiple agile teams and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">drive the development of modern data platforms, AI-enabled applications, intelligent agents, and Generative AI solutions while ensuring delivery excellence, scalability, security, governance, and operational support.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Engineers, AI Engineers, and technical consultants.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish team goals, performance expectations, career development plans, and technical growth initiatives.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Foster a high-performing engineering team environment focused on innovation, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide technical guidance, coaching, and code reviews across Data Engineering and AI initiatives.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Architect, design, develop, and support scalable data platforms utilizing Databricks and cloud-native technologies.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead development of enterprise data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting analytics, AI, and operational reporting.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive data quality, governance, lineage, metadata management, and security practices.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design and deployment of AI and Generative AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend opportunities for business adoption aligned with team and enterprise objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to define platform standards and reference architectures.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure Data and AI solutions align with enterprise governance, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive platform scalability, reliability, resiliency, and operational readiness.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Location &amp; Travel Expectations</strong>:<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-teams="true">This role may be based out of the <strong>Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC</strong>.&nbsp;</span></li> <li>This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.&nbsp;</li> <li>Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on